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- Dictionaryforbearing/fɔːˈbɛərɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. patient and restrained: "he proved to be remarkably forbearing whenever I was impatient or angry"
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adjective. formal uk / fɔːˈbeə.rɪŋ / us / fɔːrˈber.ɪŋ / Add to word list. patient and forgiving: The minister praised what he called her " kind and forbearing nature ". SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Patient and uncomplaining. dove. equable. equably. equanimity. even-tempered. have the patience of a saint idiom. long-sufferingly.
forbearing. (fɔːʳbeərɪŋ ) adjective. Someone who is forbearing behaves in a calm and sensible way at a time when they would have a right to be very upset or angry. [formal, approval] We all need to be forbearing, because that will help keep the economy going.
to hold oneself back from especially with an effort; to do without; to leave alone : shun… See the full definition
You are forbearing if you're very forgiving and patient. A strict teacher might punish a noisy class, but a forbearing teacher will give everyone a few minutes to quiet down.
When you forbear, you hold yourself back from doing something. If you're mad at your best friend, you might forbear to return her text messages for a while. If you forbear to giggle during your teacher's stern lecture, that's a good thing.
Definition of forbearing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dictionary definition of forbearing. Characterized by patience, tolerance, and restraint in dealing with difficult or challenging situations. "The forbearing response from the team leader diffused tensions within the group." Detailed meaning of forbearing. It signifies a calm and composed attitude, even in the face of provocation or adversity.
to prevent yourself from saying or doing something, especially in a way that shows control, good judgment, or kindness to others: forbear from His plan was such a success that even his original critics could scarcely forbear from congratulating him.
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Define forbearing. forbearing synonyms, forbearing pronunciation, forbearing translation, English dictionary definition of forbearing. v. for·bore , for·borne , for·bear·ing , for·bears v. intr. 1. To keep oneself from doing something; hold back; refrain: forbear from making a comment.
